When I hear "bistro" I think of a small place, but Crop Bistro's main room was a wow when we walked in: a big open space in a vintage bank building, complete with stone columns, arched windows and high coffered ceiling. The cocktails included savory and sweet, and the server was very helpful with wine selections.
Our group shared a cheese board. The menu included imported and domestic, cow, sheep and goat's milk selections so we each could pick flavors that appealed. The plate included toasted hazelnuts, two kinds of preserves and pickled vegetables.
My entree was fresh walleye - a slab so large I couldn't finish it all - on corn risotto. The fish was perfectly cooked - crispy skin and flaky, moist, tender meat. The cheesy risotto with kernels of fresh sweet corn was the right consistency and a nice accompaniment.
Crop Bistro is in Ohio City, a short cab ride from downtown and well worth the trip.